Actor Sudeep started shooting for the film The Villain on Monday. The film, which brings together Sudeep and Shivarajkumar in leading roles is directed by Prem. Shivanna had shot for the first look of the film a few weeks ago and after the release of Hebbuli last week.

Sudeep has joined the shoot and is expected to continue the shooting after the first look shoot. Sudeep has revealed that the film The Villain will release this year itself. The film is a high budget venture and will be released in three languages according to Prem. It is not revealed who is playing the title character of 'villain'. Prem is expected to release the first look next week.